Any student from any stream can qualify for the para commonda...

As per Indian Army Website the requirements are extracted below.

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE FOR PARA & PARA (SF)

1. Parachute Regiment consists of PARA and PARA (SF) Battalions, which are

the elite volunteer force of Indian Army. The Regiment has the honour of being

conferred the ‘Bravest of the Brave’ distinction. The Regiment has already been

awarded 08 Ashok Chakras, 11 Maha Vir Chakras, 21 Kirti Chakras, 106 Shaurya

Chakras, 63 Vir Chakras and 491 Sena Medals and the list continues to grow.

2. Job Profile. During operations, soldiers of PARA and PARA (SF) Regiments

are assigned with the tasks, which are of special nature and demand very high

standards of physical fitness and mental robustness. Upon joining the service and

for carrying out the special tasks, they are required to undergo Specialization

Training at the respective battalions after clearing their probation and based on their

aptitude, they may undergo specialization training in any of the following :-

(a) Combat Free Fall.

(b) Under Water Diving.

(c) Paramotor Pilot.

(d) IGLA and A/Tk Missile Pilot.

(e) Rock Craft and Ice Craft.

3. Elite Status. The Paratroopers by virtue of the tough selection, rigorous

training and continuous deployment/ preparation are given the elite status throughout

the Indian Army. Wearing the maroon beret distinguishes them from the rest and is

a recognition of the ELITE across all armies of the world.

4. Benefits.

(a) Monetary Benefits. Over and above the standard Army allowances

which are authorised depending on the sector where an individual serves,

a Sepoy rank soldier in the Special Forces unit will get Rs. 17,300/- per month

as Special Forces Allowance and Rs. 6000/- per month in Para Battalion as

Para Pay.

(b) Exposure with Foreign Armies. Being in the PARA/ PARA (SF),

generally an individual gets an exposure of serving / training with foreign

Armies.

(c) A Complete Soldier in PARA Regiment. Serving in the PARA/

PARA (SF), each indl can be termed as complete soldier as he has a sound

working knowledge and advanced knowledge on one or more of the following

skills :-

(i) Demolitions (ii) First Aid & Trauma Mgt

(iii) Communication (iv) Combat Survival

(v) Weapon incl Sniping (vi) Unarmed Combat & PTKE (A Philippians Martial Art)

(vii) Language Skills & Cultural Skill.

Hope it meets your requirements.